Cleaner

Medway Schools; England; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in England is seeking a full-time Cleaner to ensure high standards of cleanliness in the school. Responsibilities include cleaning toilets, classrooms, and outdoor areas. The ideal candidate will have previous cleaning experience, pay attention to detail, and be reliable and friendly. This position involves adhering to health and safety standards and a commitment to safeguarding. Interested applicants should contact the school office for an application form.

Qualifications

• Previous cleaning experience in a school office or similar setting.
• Reliable, trustworthy, and punctual.
• Physically able to undertake cleaning duties.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards of cleanliness throughout the school.
• Clean toilets, classrooms, and communal areas as directed.
• Empty bins and maintain outdoor areas.

Skills

Attention to detail

Cleaning methods knowledge

Health and safety awareness

Ability to work independently

Job description

St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks (including online / social media checks and appropriate overseas checks). The post will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Please see our Child Protection Policy which is located on the school website.

Main purpose :

The caretaker and cleaning team as a whole are responsible for maintaining high standards of cleanliness throughout the school. Each cleaner will be responsible for an area and will be expected to clean to the frequency and standard set out. At the direction of the Head teacher or Care taker cleaning staff will clean other areas as required. The Head teacher will delegate the monitoring of the cleaning to the Caretaker and it is their responsibility to ensure that high standards of cleanliness are reached and maintained. From time to time the Headteacher will carry out spot checks on areas within the school.

Main Duties - Daily

Toilet and Cloakroom Areas :

• Clean lavatory basins with appropriate cleaner provided.
• Clean inside and outside surrounds of sinks
• Clean taps
• Refill toilet dispensers in all cubicles
• Refill paper towels in each dispenser
• Wipe tiles
• Polish mirrors
• Wipe paintwork
• Empty black sacks / rubbish bins
• Clean and mop floor with appropriate cleaner and bleach as instructed

Classrooms / Group Rooms / Music Room / Staff Room / Offices / Meeting Rooms and

Library Areas :

• Vacuum (spot clean where necessary)
• Hard flooring dust control sweep or vacuum.
• Furniture / desks damp dust (all removable furniture e.g. trolleys must be pulled out and cleaned under)
• Fixtures & fittings dust and damp wipe (incl. skirting pipes window ledges)
• Bins empty daily and damp wipe monthly
• Clean inside and outside surrounds of sinks
• Doors remove marks from glass doors and walls
• Clean telephones

Corridors :

• Hard flooring dust control sweep or vacuum.

Stairs :

• Vacuum carpet (spot clean where necessary)
• Hard flooring dust control sweep or vacuum
• Fixtures & fittings dust and damp wipe (incl. skirting pipes window ledges)
• Doors remove marks from glass doors and walls

Outside area / playground :

• Clear away all rubbish
• Empty bins
• Ensure the playground is clean and tidy

Any other appropriate duties as required by the Headteacher

Person specification - Essential

• Previous cleaning experience in a school office or similar setting
• Knowledge of cleaning methods and materials
• Awareness of health and safety procedures (e.g. COSHH)
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Attention to detail and commitment to high standards of cleanliness
• Reliable trustworthy and punctual
• Friendly and approachable especially around children
• Physically able to undertake cleaning duties
• Willing to undergo an enhanced DBS check and committed to safeguarding

Desirable

• Experience cleaning in a primary school environment
• Health and safety or cleaning-related certificates
• Ability to identify and report issues to site staff
• Flexible and willing to adapt as needed
• Initiative in suggesting improvements

Interviews will be held on Thursday 8th January 2026.

Start date : To be agreed.

How to apply

To apply please contact the school office for an application form

Key Skills

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Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1